U.S. House, Pennsylvania District 12

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Congressional Quarterly Risk Rating: Safe Democrat

Democratic Candidate
Unknown Candidate

Democratic Candidate

John Murtha (Incumbent)

Occupation
Small Business Owner

Education
BA, Economics, University of Pittsburgh

Elected
1974

Born
New Martinsville, WV, United States

Residence
Johnstown, PA

Religion
Catholic

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Unknown Candidate

Diana Irey

Occupation
County Commissioner

Born
Warren, OH, USA

Residence
Carroll Township, PA

Religion
Disciples of Christ

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Pennsylvania District 12

Demographic Data (2000 Census)

Population: 646,249
Male: 48.0%
Female: 52.0%
Median Age: 40.7
18 Years and Over: 78.7%
65 Years and Over: 19.1%
Employed: 51.1%
Median Household Income: $30,612
Families Below Poverty Level: 9.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.7%
(of those over 25)

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